Winter closure: partly lifted
Wassen - Innertkirchen
On the Bern side, the road is open today, 1.5.2024 to Steingletscher.
Note: Gental open to Haberen.
On the Uri side, the road is open as far as Färnigen.
Weather conditions permitting, the Susten Pass will be open again on 14 June 2024. The partial opening on the Uri side up to Sustenbrüggli is expected to be possible again on 29 May 2024.
Updated on: 01.05.2024, 10:12
History
Documents from the 17th century prove the existence of the mule-train trading route over the Susten Pass but it was never a very important trading route. Religious differences, however, gave the pass a certain amount of strategic importance as is documented by the construction of fortifications and barriers in the Meien Valley in 1618. During the war years of 1798 and 1799, the Susten Pass was used as an approach route by the French to trap the Austrians and later the Russians.
The Swiss became aware of the strategic importance of the Susten Pass when Napoleon seized the Simplon Pass, cutting off the trading route to the Piemont. Together with the canton of Uri they were obliged to widen the old trading route and construction began in 1811. The road was open between Feden & Meien in 1818 and the last section as far as Wassen wasnt completed until almost 100 years later.
In 1938 the Swiss Federal Government and the cantons of Bern and Uri agreed to upgrade the road partly to modernise the existing transport network and partly, on the eve of the second world war, because of national defence. The road was opened for the public on 7 September 1946 and a plaque at the top of the pass commemorates the construction: «1938 - 1946, In ernster Zeit dem Frieden geweih In solemn times - dedicated to peace». In summer, the Susten Pass is one of the most popular pass roads in Switzerland.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Sustenpass
Pass/Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 |
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Sustenpass | 16.06. - 30.10. | 03.06. - 09.11. | 26.06. - 03.11. | 14.06. - 28.10. | 26.06. - 04.11. | 15.06. - 29.10. | 09.06. - 30.10. | 11.06. - 03.11. | 03.06. - 17.11. | 23.05. - 21.10. | 19.06. - 29.10. | 16.06. - 26.10. | 17.05. - 10.10. | 02.06. - 18.10. | 10.06. - 20.10. | 13.06. - 27.10. | 23.05. - 06.11. | 11.06. - 01.11. | 02.06. - 14.11. | 10.06. - 28.10. | 28.05. - 20.10. | 07.06. - 04.11. | 01.06. - 07.11. | 09.06. - 02.11. | 01.07. - 03.11. | 28.05. - 25.10. | 28.05. - 08.11. | 31.05. - 04.11. | 18.06. - 02.11. | 13.06. - 26.10. | 04.06. - 11.11. | 12.06. - 23.10. |
Accommodation and activities
- Mountain Lodge SteingletscherNature paradise Sustenpass
- Gadmer LodgeWhere the heart beats higher
- TällibahnUp to the Gadmen Climbing Paradise
- TriftbridgePassage over the gorge
- Hotel Restaurant UrweiderGreat place to stay for exciting days
- Hotel-Restaurant AlpinaWelcome!
- Pass Excursions with the Post busThe big Pass-Adventure
- Landgasthof Tännlerfamily and cozy
- Mountain Hostel Susten Pass HospizVisit us on Sustenpass Hospiz!
- Hotel Hof & PostSomething for everyone!
- Swiss Cycling AlpenbrevetThe Swiss Cycling Alpenbrevet excites the whole region
- Reichenbachfall-BahnWhere Sherlock Holmes lost his last battle
- Aare GorgeExperience a natural wonder up close
- Chalet-Hotel SchwarzwaldalpPure pleasure in Rosenlaui
- EsotecEnergy Systems for high alpine buildings
- X-AlpinExtreme places extreme projects
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Wassen - Innertkirchen:
- zulässiges Höchstgewicht 32 t
Passes
- -1°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 20:01
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
The Tuorsbach Bridge will be closed to all traffic from 3 April 2024 to 24 May 2024 due to maintenance work. A large-scale bypass with a maximum capacity of 18 tonnes is signposted. Pedestrians and cyclists can pass the construction site on a small signposted diversions.
Bergün - Preda no restrictions
Important note: Provided there is no major snowfall, the pass is scheduled to open on Friday 24 May 2024, subject to change.
Next assessment: Wednesday 15 May 2024
- -1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 08:07
Pontresina - San Carlo
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close.
- 5°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 24.04.2024, 10:11
Lungern - Brienzwiler
Note: Due to maintenance work, a section between the turn-off to Meiringen (just below the top of the pass) and Brienzwiler will be closed between 15 April 2024 and 3 May 2024. The diversions via Meiringen is signposted.
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close completely.
- -1°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 27.04.2024, 08:27
Tschuggen- Susch
Important note: Due to the heavy snowfall over the last 10 days, the Flüela Pass will unfortunately not be able to open on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, but on Friday, 10 May 2024 at the earliest. There is over a metre of fresh snow in many places on the pass road and the risk of avalanches has increased again.
Davos - Tschuggen no restrictions
Vehicle transport Flüela/Vereina Tel. 0041 81 288 37 37
- -3°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 09.04.2024, 17:47
Realp - Oberwald
If weather conditions permit, the following opening dates are planned: Partial opening up to Tiefenbach on 8 May 2024 and the opening of the pass on 29 May 2024.
- -0°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 20:03
La Motta - Country border
Important note: Provided there is no major fresh snowfall, the pass is scheduled to open on Monday, 3 June 2024, subject to change.
Next assessment: Friday 17 May 2024Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 16:07
Sarnen - Entlebuch
On the Obwaldnerside open to Langis.
- 2°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 10.11.2023, 09:59
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Important note: On 9.11.2023 the Panorama Road will closed to traffic at 1600 hrs. Winter closure.The road will stay open on the Obwaldner side up to Mörlialp.
Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- -0°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 02.05.2024, 10:42
Hospental - Airolo
Due to the still large amount of snow and the current high avalanche risk, the Gotthard Pass will probably not be passable again until after mid-May 2024. Next assessment approx. 14.5.2024
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. Winter closure - -1°CWinter closure: partly liftedUpdated on: 01.05.2024, 10:10
Guttannen - Gletsch
On the Bern side, the road is open today, 1.5.2024 to Räterichsboden.
Important note: The Guttannen - KW Handeck section is only permitted for snow sports enthusiasts. Tickets for the Handegg - Gerstenegg LSB must be purchased online at www.grimselwelt.ch by 4.00 pm the evening before. Current avalanche and road bulletin at https://www.grimselstrom.ch/media/info/Lawinenbulletin.pdf
- -3°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 16.10.2023, 11:05
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
Important note: On 16.10.2023 the Great Saint Bernard Pass will be closed at 1100 hrs. Winter closure.
- -0°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 23.10.2023, 09:42
Meiringen - Grindelwald
The reopening is scheduled for May 18, 2024 (Pentecost).
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
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- -1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 24.04.2024, 10:40
Mulegns - Silvaplana
Winter tyres are obligatory for the hole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close
- 0°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 09.04.2024, 17:43
Urigen - Urnerboden
Weather conditions permitting, the Klausen Pass is scheduled to open on 17 May 2024.
Info for coach transport – summer 2024
2.30 m wide, double axis and 18 t vehicles do not need permission to use the road, also on weekends.
From the opening of the pass in 2024: single level, 2.55 m wide, double axis and max. 18 t heavy coaches may use the Klausen pass road from Monday to Friday but must have special permission. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Unterschächen to Linthal. Tuesday and Thursday from Linthal to Unterschächen. Permission is granted by the Strassenverkehrsamt Kanton Uri, or Kanton Glarus.Permits for Linthal – Unterschächen can be obtained at:
Strassenverkehrs- u. Schifffahrtsamt des Kanton Glarus,
Mühleareal17
8762 Schwanden
Tel 055 646 54 00
E-Mail: stva@gl.ch
Permits for Unterschächen - Linthal can be obtained at:
Amt für Strassen- und Schiffsverkehr
Gotthardstrasse 77a
6460 Altdorf
Tel 041 875 28 02
E-Mail: sonderbewilligungen@ur.ch
https://www.ur.ch/publikationen/6500 - 2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 02.05.2024, 14:12
Fuorns - Campra
Winter tyres are obligater for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass imay close completely. See also www.lucomagno.ch
- 2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 10.04.2024, 14:58
Silvaplana - Casaccia
Winter tyres are obligatory for the hole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close Complete,
- -3°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 30.10.2023, 14:15
All' Acqua - Ulrichen
The road will stay open on the Ticino side up to All’Acqua
- 0°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 02.05.2024, 10:06
Tschamut - Andermatt
Important note: The Oberalp Pass will reopen on Thursday, 02.05.2024 at 10.00 am. Temporary closures due to weather conditions are possible at any time.
- 1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 01.05.2024, 17:23
Zernez - Tschierv
Important note: The Munt la Schera tunnel to Livigno will remain closed at night between 20:00 and 06:00 due to maintenance work until 18 May 2024. Except Sunday.
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close completely.
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 2°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 07.03.2024, 17:35
Muotathal - Glarus
Glarus side:
Schwyzer side:
Winter closure between Fruttli and Gampel.
On the Schwyz side of the Pragel Pass, the renovation work between Stalden and Fruttli will continue from March 20 until June 7, 2024. This stretch will be closed to all traffic between Monday and Friday from 07:00 to 1800 hours.
Note: The following traffic restrictions generally apply to the Pragelpass road:
- On Saturdays and Sundays, motorised vehicles and motorbikes are prohibited 5.5 km after the top of the pass (cantonal border SZ/GL to Richisau, approx. 2 km)
- Maximum weight 3.5 tonnes (SSV signal 2.16) except for agricultural, alpine and forestry traffic, traffic for the construction, operation and maintenance of public and private works (incl. electrical infrastructure), traffic for milk-processing plants and military traffic;
- Driving ban for trailers (SSV signal 2.09) except for agricultural, alpine and forestry traffic, traffic for the construction, operation and maintenance of public and private works (incl. electrical infrastructure), traffic for milk processing plants and military traffic;
- Maximum weight for agricultural, alpine and forestry traffic, traffic for the construction, operation and maintenance of public and private works (incl. electrical infrastructure) and traffic for milk processing plants incl. trailers 32 tonnes (SSV signal 2.16);
- Maximum weight of military traffic including trailers 12 tonnes.
- On public holidays that do not fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the Pragel Pass is normally passable.See also: https://www.bezirk-schwyz.ch/aktuell/pragelpass/
- -1°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 20:04
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Important note: Provided there is no major snowfall, the pass is scheduled to open on Friday 24 May 2024, subject to change. Next assessment: Friday 17 May 2024
- -0°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 23.04.2024, 08:17
Brig - Gondo
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on ithe weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close completely.
- -1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 02.05.2024, 14:13
Splügen - Country border
Important note: The pass opens today on 2 May 2024 at 1400 hrs.
- -2°CWinter closure: partly liftedUpdated on: 01.05.2024, 10:12
Wassen - Innertkirchen
On the Bern side, the road is open today, 1.5.2024 to Steingletscher.
Note: Gental open to Haberen.
On the Uri side, the road is open as far as Färnigen.
Weather conditions permitting, the Susten Pass will be open again on 14 June 2024. The partial opening on the Uri side up to Sustenbrüggli is expected to be possible again on 29 May 2024.
- -2°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 19.04.2024, 11:11
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Expected passport opening towards the end of May at the beginning of June.
Next assessment: End of week 17Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse